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2018-05-22
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2019-11-04
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  1. “As we approach a landmark year for the women and peace and security agenda, let me once again confirm our readiness to fully implement the agenda, thereby ensuring women's meaningful participation in peace and security processes.”

    2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source

  2. “Those numbers are not sufficient, but they reaffirm our strong commitment to addressing societal gender stereotypes and the low interest of women in military professions, on the one hand, and to fulfilling United Nations, NATO and EU standards and pursuing overall reforms and transformational changes of the defence sector, on the other. In the coming period, a multisectoral approach will be strengthened in order to ensure the realization of defined goals by addressing societal gender stereotypes that are not exclusively related to the security and defence sector but affect all professions. That is above all our moral and human obligation, apart from implementing international standards and successfully conducting military operations.”

    2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source

  3. “In addition, media campaigns and open-door events, including school visits for making the armed forces more visible to young men and women, have been conducted. Those activities have resulted in increasing interest among young female candidates in military academies and voluntary military services. At the level of the defence sector, the total number of women employed is 12.82 per cent. At the Ministry ofDefence, that number is 42.48 per cent, while 9.19 per cent of the members of the armed forces are women.”

    2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source

  4. “The action plan clearly defines measures and actions for achieving three priorities: increasing the participation of women in decision-making and peacekeeping processes, the protection of women and girls in conflict zones and the integration of gender perspectives and gender education in peacekeeping operations, as well as mechanisms for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and its accompanying resolutions. In addition, the Government of Montenegro adopted its third action plan for achieving gender equality for the period 2017- 2021; it defines additional integration of resolution 1325 (2000) into the security sector. An informative page on women in the armed forces has been established on the website of the Ministry of Defence, containing all activities on achieving gender equality.”

    2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source

  5. “Montenegro is strongly devoted to the implementation of all resolutions derived from the women and peace and security agenda. Greater attention has been paid to ensuring women's full and meaningful participation in the security sector. As a result of numerous reforms in that area, the overall strategic framework has been improved, for example by bringing the army into closer proportion with the younger female population. Last August, the Government of Montenegro adopted its second plan of action for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) for the period 2019-2022.”

    2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source

  6. “In today's globalized world, with very complex and fast-changing security threats and strategic challenges, the active and equal participation of women and men is a prerequisite for overall security, lasting peace and stability. As emphasized in the latest report of the Secretary- General (S/2019/800), this is a critical time for bold and urgent action to ensure that next year's anniversary gives rise to concrete commitments and impactful action rather than empty rhetoric. We must reinvigorate our efforts to address persistent obstacles causing failures with multigenerational consequences. In that regard, Montenegro supports the recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General and calls upon all stakeholders to take steps towards accelerating progress in implementing that important agenda.”

    2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source

  7. “Montenegro aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union (EU). In addition, as a member of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security, Montenegro joins in the statement made by the representative Canada on behalf of the group of 56 States. I would, however, like to make a few remarks in my national capacity. Next year we will mark the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of the landmark resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security. Although numerous activities have been undertaken, they have not translated into real changes on the ground. Practical and institutional barriers continue to prevent women from fully and meaningfully participating in all peace processes.”

    2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source

  8. “Although the challenges we face are huge, we have to take concrete steps in strengthening the role of the protection of civilians in the overall context of maintaining international peace and security.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

  9. “However, protecting civilians is not only the responsibility of peacekeepers and men and women in uniform, but also the primary responsibility of States. Therefore, we should use the authority of the Council to ensure that States deliver on their primary responsibility to prevent conflict and minimize suffering. Civilians, as well as non-governmental organizations and the communities, play an important role. States should regularly engage them in all their activities aimed at protecting civilians. Protecting civilians from the ravages of conflict is vital to the mission of the Security Council. It remains our main common goal and collective responsibility.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

  10. “Montenegro continues to promote and build a robust understanding of international humanitarian law within its own institutions. Through a number of projects and initiatives, along with support from United Nations agencies and other international organizations, we are ensuring that the Montenegro army receives training on the fundamental provisions of international law pertaining to the protection of civilians and medical missions. Those who have been on the ground in Afghanistan, Mali, Western Sahara or in other peacekeeping missions already have significant knowledge and experience, and they promote activities aimed at raising awareness about the protection of civilians in armed conflict as well as in peacekeeping, on the basis of the Kigali Principles on the Protection of Civilians.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

  11. “We underline the importance of strengthening inter-State cooperation and States' cooperation with international jurisdictions to fight impunity. An important role of the Security Council entails ensuring accountability for such violations, including through referrals to the International Criminal Court. Montenegro strongly believes that human rights mechanisms could contribute to preventing atrocities. In that regard, increased engagement between the Security Council and the Human Rights Council is instrumental. We are convinced that the veto must not be used when there is a clear responsibility to protect civilians. Montenegro therefore endorsed the French-Mexican initiative and the code of conduct of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group. We call on all countries to follow suit.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

  12. “We are convinced that there is more that the United Nations can do to prevent conflicts and, when that fails, to end armed conflicts through negotiated and inclusive settlements. Montenegro supports international efforts to implement resolution 2286 (2016). We call on other Member States to take action on the Secretary- General's recommendations, which will allow for its full implementation. No country can be justified in standing in the way of a resolution designed to allow civilians access to food and medical assistance. All Member States, not only those that are parties to armed conflict, have a responsibility to take action. Montenegro remains committed to the joint initiative led by Switzerland and the International Committee of the Red Cross on increasing compliance with international humanitarian law.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

  13. “When attacks against civilians take place and suffering happens, especially when women and children are involved, people across the world look to the United Nations for reassurance and protection. This always results in further introspection as to what more could be done in terms of prevention and how parties to armed conflict with a military advantage could be expected to respect international humanitarian law. Montenegro welcomes the Secretary-General's report (S/2018/462), which describes the state of large-scale destruction and suffering affecting millions of children, women and men. It is clear that it is our joint duty to be more decisive to make our commitments real so as to protect civilians in armed conflicts and the refugees who have fled them.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

  14. “First, let me thank the Polish presidency for organizing this timely and important open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts and for preparing an informative concept note (S/2018/444, annex). My country fully associates itself with the statement made by the observer European Union. I would, however, like to make some additional remarks. In the past few months we have been witnessing increasing numbers of civilian casualties and worsening trends when it comes to the protection of civilians. Deliberate targeting, indiscriminate attacks, including sexual and gender-based violence, against civilians and the increasing use of siege and starvation as a method of warfare are just a few examples.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source